Curtis Baptist School
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Curtis Baptist School
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| Address | |
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1326 Broad Street , , 30909 | |
| Coordinates | 33°28′46″N 81°58′35″W / 33.479563°N 81.976418°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1964 |
| Head of school | Glenn Smith |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Enrollment | 300 (Fall 2011) |
| Campus size | 5 acres (20,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Residential |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Sports | Football, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Golf, Track, and Volleyball |
| Mascot | Curty Crusader |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
| Team name | Curtis Crusader |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Publication | [1] |
| Affiliation | Christian (Baptist) |
| Website | [2] |
Curtis Baptist School is a 1-A high school located in Augusta, Georgia. Curtis Baptist is a private school that has more than 300 students in the elementary, middle, and high school combined. The school colors are red and white and the school mascot is "Curty the Crusader."
Mission Statement
"At Curtis Baptist School, the mission is to infuse a Biblical worldview in all areas of academics, fine arts, and athletics developing bold and devoted followers of Jesus Christ."
History
- The Daycare and Elementary (K – 6th) was established 1964 by the church.
- 7th and 8th grades were added in 1965
- The 9th grade was added in 1970
- The remainder of the high school was added and dedicated in 1973
National Day of Prayer
Although students are regularly found praying before their meals, on May 8, 2009, the Curtis Baptist students took part in the National Day of Prayer. The whole school gathers in the chapel and prays for many different things, including the school, state, and nation. Prominent figures from the Augusta area such as mayor Dr. David Minter, and local radio station host Cleve Walker, gather at the school and pray.[1]
Headmaster Has Lunch on Roof
On February 4, 2010, then-headmaster Bill Peavey, ate lunch on the roof of the school with his wife, Kitty, because of a reading goal that was met and surpassed by the elementary school students. [2]
Learning Place
The Learning Place was created for students grades 1-12 who have various learning disabilities such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, and disabilities in reading comprehension, oral expression, listening, written expression, math calculation, math reasoning, or basic reading skills. Students with average or above average intelligence may struggle in just one or multiple areas and this program is here to help them learn in a unique environment designed specifically for children with learning disabilities. [3]
Elementary School
The elementary school's philosophy when it comes to school is simple: to help children develop and expand a love of learning. Students take part in daily Bible lessons and participate in chapel once a week. The low student to teacher ratio helps insure that the students excel in their studies. Every student's academic development is monitored very closely and the teachers constantly assess the students' progress. The Stanford Achievement Test is administered every yearevery year the students' performance is substantially higher than the national and regional averages. [4]
Middle School
The purpose of the middle school is to aid the children during the shift from childhood to youth. The middle school is designed specifically to target the needs of a child going through adolescence. The curriculum is not like the average middle school curriculum. The learning experience is designed to be hands-on and rather than being based solely on textbooks, the courses are made to give the teachers more freedom. The philosophy of the middle school is to instill principles in the children that are never changing. They are also, according to the schools website, there to help guide children in their "daily walk with the Lord and to help them understand he is Lord over everything and that everything they do." At the same time the school expects the students to perform at the highest academic level they are capable of. [5]
High School
Many life lessons are learned during high school. That’s why Curtis believes it is necessary to have a strong foundation in one's faith. The high school curriculum is college preparatory composed of mainly math, science, and literature classes. A Biblical element is integrated into the curriculum. Students have daily in-class Bible studies and also attend weekly worship service.[6]
Athletics
About 90% of Curtis students participate in athletics. The school offers a variety of middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level teams. Curtis' athletic philosophy is to help to instill in a person the values of handwork, teamwork, and playing by the rules. Athletics can be used to train a young person and help prepare them for the real world when teamwork will be a necessity. Winning and losing teach athletes many lessons. It is the school's belief that sportsmanship and exhibiting Christian values on and off the field are what's most important.[7]
Championships
Region Championships
Boys Soccer 1975
Golf 1980 1981
Boys Cross Country 1997 1998 1999 2000
Girls Cross Country 1997 1998
Girls Tennis 1984
Softball 1981 1984
Boys Track 1997 1998
Girls Track 2007
Baseball 1979 1984
Boys Basketball 1976 1981 1983 1996 1997 2000 2007
Girls Basketball 1976 1997
State Runner-Up
Softball 1981
Boys Soccer 1982
State Championships
Boys Soccer 1980
Softball 1982
Boys Basketball 1994 1997
Girls Basketball 1996
References
- ^ Jasper, Kelly. "Curtis Baptist's school prayer ceremonu". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ Dicks, Nikasha. "Headmaster doesn't eat his own words". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ "Learning Place". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ "Elementary School". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ "Curtis Baptist Middle School". Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "High School". Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Curtis Athletics". Retrieved 6 December 2011.
External links
- Private schools in Richmond County, Georgia
- Educational institutions established in 1964
- Schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Baptist schools in the United States
- Private high schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Private middle schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Private elementary schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Preparatory schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
- 1964 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)